There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable of; for in politics, there is no honour. – Benjamin Disraeli, ex-British Prime Minister Even during the time of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), who served as prime minister of UK twice, politics was as ruthless
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office. – Aesop, Greek slave and storyteller To be honest, I was quite astonished by the lingering spotlight on the RM50,000 wooden jetty project at Kampung Mutap in Miri. The controversy has hogged the limelight in both the
The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others. – Dalai Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader Four reasons compel me to touch on this subject this week. One, a post from my dear friend, Dr KN Singh, in Johor Baru, of a video of the Sikh community in
Leadership is not a popularity contest. It’s about leaving your ego at the door. The name of the game is to lead without a title. — Robin S Sharma, Canadian writer Everyone has an ego. That is a fact. Even a saint has an ego, if you wish to acknowledge
‘Police officers know that each time they put on their uniform, they are taking on risks to protect others.’ — Mike Parson, Missouri Governor This is not the first time I’ve posed this question and I don’t think it will be the last. For as long as eligible and qualified
Regardless of who wins, an election should be a time for optimism and fresh approaches. – Gary Johnson, American politician How I wish I am in sync with what US politician Gary Johnson has surmised in one of his more notable quotes – “Regardless of who wins, an election should
Floods are acts of God, but flood losses are largely acts of man. — Gilbert White, American geographer Dudong’s newly-minted state assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is a new broom that sweeps well. I will be fair and give credit where it’s due. Tiong has been up and about
Every good citizen adds to the strength of a nation. —– Gordon B Hinckley, US religious leader HOME Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin did not have it easy this past week. As a politician, he is not particularly popular with the public at large and as a minister, he has
You can spend the money on new housing for the poor and homeless or you can spend it on a golf course or a football stadium. — Jello Biafra, American singer It is very important for Sarawakians to keep updated on new government schemes and plans formulated to assist them,
Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. — John F. Kennedy, Former US President AT the outset, let me declare that I find nothing wrong with peaceful protests or rallies. I would support any such initiative if genuinely held in the interest of the people and
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